MOSTADAM, a pioneering initiative by Sustainable Building, stands as a comprehensive and dynamic sustainability rating and certification system specifically tailored to address the enduring sustainability challenges posed by buildings within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This innovative framework, named Mostadam, strategically encompasses an array of vital sustainability dimensions crucial to the fabric of KSA, thus wholeheartedly aligning with the visionary goals outlined in Vision 2030.
Vision 2030 serves as KSA's definitive roadmap, steering its course towards a future characterized by robust economic vitality and transformative development. Rooted in three overarching pillars, Vision 2030 revolves around the realization of:
A cornerstone within KSA's architectural landscape, the Saudi Building Code (SBC) constitutes a comprehensive suite of legal, administrative, and technical regulations meticulously delineating the foundational benchmarks for the design and construction of edifices across the kingdom. The Saudi Green Building Code (SgBC 1001), an integral facet of the SBC, materializes to ensure that edifices conceived and executed in adherence to its stipulations manifest a minimized ecological footprint, bolstering sustainability endeavors.
Embarking upon the realm of all type of structures, the Mostadam for Buildings initiative comprises a dual-pronged approach:
| Credit Category | Keystone Credit |
| Site Attributes | SA-01 Current and Future Infrastructure |
| SA-02 Stormwater Management | |
| SA-03 Ecological Protection | |
| Community Connectivity | CC-01 Local Amenities |
| CC-02 Provision of Parking | |
| Community Wellbeing | CW-01 Outdoor Comfort |
| CW-02 Active Communities | |
| Region and Culture | RC-01 Community Gathering Space |
| Education and Innovation | EI-01 Sustainability Manual |
| Energy | E-01 Energy Metering |
| Water | W-01 Water Metering |
| W-02 Water Efficiency | |
| Management and Operations | MO-01 Infrastructure Commissioning |
| MO-02 Operational Waste Management |
| Credit Category | Keystone Credit |
| Policies, Management & Maintenance | PMM-01 Annual Audit |
| PMM-02 Residential Waste Management | |
| PMM-03 Sustainable Maintenance and Servicing | |
| PMM-04 Sustainable Procurement | |
| Energy | E-01 Energy Performance |
| E-02 Energy Metering | |
| E-03 Envelope Assessment | |
| Water | W-01 Water Performance |
| W-02 Water Metering | |
| Health and Comfort | HC-01 Outdoor Thermal Comfort |
| HC-02 Indoor Thermal Comfort | |
| Education and Innovation | EI-01 Mostadam Guide |
The MOSTADAM Certificate has 5 levels. The first level is the MOSTADAM Green Certificate. Bronze, Silver, Gold, and the highest level is the MOSTADAM Diamond certificate.
